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For some reason I keep thinking about YuGiOh series........everytime I watch episode. Do I smell some body getting sue...........hopefully yes. I mean having to deal cards with other dealers just to see who's the greast dealer. Sounds like YuGiOh series. Well the real YuGiOh.

Go on ANN or any remotely sane site and any random post boils down to some combination of:

-The plot is a joke (to the point where the show might as well be recycled shots of Rio's breast's bouncing).
-The characters are flat and annoying.
-The productions values/fanservice aren't impressive enough to save the show.

Seriously, even if ...

Why is this getting remotely positive reactions?

Go on ANN or any remotely sane site and any random post boils down to some combination of:

-The plot is a joke (to the point where the show might as well be recycled shots of Rio's breast's bouncing).
-The characters are flat and annoying.
-The productions values/fanservice aren't impressive enough to save the show.

Seriously, even if you're just watching it for the fanservice, there are better shows. I'm really puzzled as to why Crunchyroll picked this up, it was one of those series that was clearly going to be a train-wreck straight from the beginning. Hope it was cheap (or free) ^^;

My impression of this show during the first two episodes was optimistic. Rio - Rainbow Gate appeared to be another show similar to Saki, a show about a Mah-Jongg Tournament. That impression was disproven in the third episode when they introduced chicken wing eating, casino haunting ghosts. Clumsy girls, people with ...

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Overall: 3.5 / 5.0

My impression of this show during the first two episodes was optimistic. Rio - Rainbow Gate appeared to be another show similar to Saki, a show about a Mah-Jongg Tournament. That impression was disproven in the third episode when they introduced chicken wing eating, casino haunting ghosts. Clumsy girls, people with incredible luck, people with incredible bad luck... all of those things are in the realm of possibility. If you believe in it, I guess ghosts could be as well. It's all a matter of perception... if you perceive it to be true, then I guess it's true.

Since I am a firm disbeliever in things like ghosts, my overall rating is less than it would be. If that were the only issue I had, then my rating would be a 4.5. My other issue with this show is it's lack of any direction. As others say, it's "episodic" (I'm not sure if that's actually a real word, but I'll humor them". This means that every episode has almost no connection to any other episode other than the fact that the same characters appear in each. This almost reminds me of older shows like Beavis and Butthead, or Ren and Stimpy... no direction whatsoever, but still could be entertaining episode to episode with a little annoyance thrown in.

(For those of you who are going to try to flame me for comparing shows to Beavis and Butthead or Ren and Stimpy... reread my comment... I said they were similar in the fact that they have no direction and each episode is unconnected to all the others.)

This show is definitely aimed at a younger audience. Cute, sweet characters for the girlish audience, and a little bit of eye candy for the male audience. Fanservice? I wouldn't call it that. If you want fanservice, this isn't the show for that. Females with big breasts and wearing bikinis? That's not fanservice, that's life.

Storyline: 2.5 / 5.0

As I said in the Overall breakdown, this show as of the third episode has no visible storyline. This may change in later episodes, and I'll continue to watch it as my curiosity is piqued to see whether or not the show's storyline does take some shape eventually. If that does happen, then I'll have to edit or repost a new review.

Music: 4.5 / 5.0

As I say with all other anime I've watched and written reviews on... Unless the show sucked so bad that I didn't want to watch it, the music I don't pay much attention to. In my opinion the music just adds to the show to enhance it's enjoyability or it's annoyance.

Characters: 4.5 / 5.0

The characters in this show are as unique as any other anime I've seen. There are very few anime where the characters are boring or so simliar that the only way you can tell the difference is eye and hair color. Each character is different and unique in it's own way.

Animation: 4.5 / 5.0

The animation in Rio - Rainbow Gate is similar to that of Saki, and 90% of all other anime out there. I have no complaints about any of them.

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**Now I'm going to add a little side note. To those who get upset, angry or even irritated over an anime show of any kind. What's the point? Did you write the show? No. Don't get upset about it unless you think you can do better... and if you really think you can do better, then by all means, do better. But getting angry because someone didn't write a show exactly the way you want it? I have some bad news for you... there are over 6 billion people in this world, and they are NOT all like you. If you want something done your way... do it yourself... your way. Until you do, there really is no reasn to get angry about it. It's your own fault it's not done your way, because you didn't do it your way.

I enjoy writing friendly, positive criticism. Rarely do I write anything so negative as to actually downplay whatever my review was about. Do I think I could do better? Who knows. Will I ever try? no. Hence why I don't get angry and am just happy that there are people out there willing to stake their lives, hearts and souls into creating something others can enjoy. My advice to all of you... enjoy what's out there, or make some yourself.**

Sat through the whole series when it premiered. Nothing but a bunch of mindless fanservice. Rio's mostly T&A but at least she has more going for her than the other characters. The klutzy girl? There were so many moments where I honestly hoped the animators would kill her off and get it over with. Such a lame character has no place in any work of fiction! And the stuff that the main girls go ...

Sat through the whole series when it premiered. Nothing but a bunch of mindless fanservice. Rio's mostly T&A but at least she has more going for her than the other characters. The klutzy girl? There were so many moments where I honestly hoped the animators would kill her off and get it over with. Such a lame character has no place in any work of fiction! And the stuff that the main girls go through--is there a reward for "Most Sexist Show Ever"? I've watched my share of moë and ecchi shows (Many of which I now regret), but this takes ecchi to another level. The "plot"? Nothing but an excuse for T&A. If I want fanservice, there are shows that do the job much better. Story? Same thing.

In the end, Rio is nothing more than 13 episodes of ecchi crap. Stay away from this non-show--go watch something meatier like Un-Go, Guilty Crown, House of Five Leaves, or Bodacious Space Pirates instead. Don't even waste your time with this awful, awful, show. In fact, Xebec needs to apologize for ever foisting this abortion upon an unsuspecting public!

Because apparently the writers of this anime haven't. To be honest, I'm not sure they even go outside, judging by what they imagine a "casino resort" is. I made it past the first episode, but that's about it; I have no interesting in watching further. If the writers can't even pretend to create a believable setting, I can't see how things can possibly improve.

The title of this should have just been "no." but for some reason it required more characters in the title. Why is there a minimum character limit for review titles? Seems ultimately pointless. All you need is the word "no."

Started watching this, couldn't get through the first episode. What is this? All I want is some attractive women with a story that ...

How do you give zero stars?

The title of this should have just been "no." but for some reason it required more characters in the title. Why is there a minimum character limit for review titles? Seems ultimately pointless. All you need is the word "no."

Started watching this, couldn't get through the first episode. What is this? All I want is some attractive women with a story that makes me laugh or is cool. Why is that so hard? It looks like a show that was financed by the gambling industry to glorify casinos. And by that I mean it ridiculously glorifies gambling. (oh yay, lets make a sad addiction look exciting using sex as the bait. vomit. My ethics bone is hurting.) And has zero artistic soul to it. If you want some sensuality you'd do better to beat off to some breasts you make by flinging cooked spaghetti onto the kitchen wall. The story is both ridiculous and boring.

The stuffed bear the little girl carries around is perhaps the most fitting mascot for this show because it's stupid, vacant, disturbing stare mirrors the heart, or lack there off, of this series. Perhaps it picks up later on, but if I watched another minute of this I would curse myself for wasting the precious and limited time have on this earth on an activity so irredeemably worthless. Warning others away and entertaining myself with a flippant though accurate review has been an infinitely better use of my time.

This story pits a sweet young lady who has a special ability coupled with her talents as a hostess and dealer against characters who strive to stack the odds against her. Despite the underhanded and egotistical foes she must fight, as well as a misogynistic employer, she keeps her cool, charm, and genuine naivete that lends to her success.
Well animated, and full of interesting plot-twists and ...

This story pits a sweet young lady who has a special ability coupled with her talents as a hostess and dealer against characters who strive to stack the odds against her. Despite the underhanded and egotistical foes she must fight, as well as a misogynistic employer, she keeps her cool, charm, and genuine naivete that lends to her success.
Well animated, and full of interesting plot-twists and powers of probability, Rio - Rainbow Gate is a winning hand!

About the Show

The "Howard Resort Hotel" is an entertainment destination where people gather from around the world to grab huge fortunes. In the casino is
The "Howard Resort Hotel" is an entertainment destination where people gather from around the world to grab huge fortunes. In the casino is a beautiful female dealer named Rio Rollins, known far and wide as the "Goddess of Victory". In order to approach closer to her mother, one of history's greatest dealers, she does battle to gather up the legendary cards called "gates". Those who gather all 13 gate cards are presented with the title MVCD (Most Valuable Casino Dealer), proof that they are a top dealer. Set in a vast resort, an exciting battle begins with rival dealers that'll take your breath away! Throw in some "supreme comedy" and a story that makes you cry when you least expect it, these cute and sexy girls will explode off your screen! With everyone's cheer of "Leave it to Rio!", Lady Luck'll be with you, too! ...more